From Angus to Ziggy, Rover dug into their database to uncover the most popular dog names.

Search through our list of dog names by category to find the perfect name for your puppy. Dog names that are friendly, tough, funny, cute, geeky and more!

AceOrigin: LatinMeaning: One; one unit

AdamOrigin: HebrewMeaning: Of the earthTip: A great male dog name for your first four-legged best friend.

AjaxOrigin: GreekMeaning: Of the earthTrivia: Ajax was a Greek king and hero who features in Homer’s Iliad. Also the name of a popular all purpose cleaner.

AladdinOrigin: ArabicMeaning: Servant of AllahTrivia: Character from the book One-Thousand and One Nights.

AlexOrigin: GreekMeaning: Defender of men

Alfie, Alf, AlOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Diminutive of the name “Alfred” which means counselor

Alistair Origin: GaelicMeaning: Defender of men

AlphaOrigin: GreekMeaning: As the fist letter of the Greek alphabet, Alpha is used to refer to “the first” and “the strongest”. In every dog pack, there is an alpha male who is considered to be the leader.Tip: This male dog name is perfect for a dog who likes to be in charge.

AmosOrigin: HebrewMeaning: Burdened

AmstelOrigin: DutchTrivia: A river that runs through Amsterdam in the Netherlands and the name of a popular brand of beer (named after the river).

AndyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Manly

AngusOrigin: Celtic/GaelicMeaning: One strengthTip: This is a great male dog name for a dog that’s big and strong like an Angus bull!

ApolloOrigin: GreekMeaning: DestroyerTrivia: Apollo was the Greek God of the sun.

ArbyTrivia: Arby’s is a U.S fast food franchise known for its roast beef sandwiches.Tip: If your dog loves roast beef (and what dog doesn’t) this may be the perfect male dog name for him!

ArcherOrigin: EnglishMeaning: One who uses a bow and arrow

ArrowOrigin: EnglishTip: This is a great name for a dog who’s slender and fast…one of our favorite male dog names!

ArthurOrigin: GaelicMeaning: Bear

ArnoldOrigin: GermanMeaning: Powerful eagleTip: A great male dog name for a dog who loves to run away, but you know “will be back”.

AshtonOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Settlement in the ash tree grove

AstorTrivia: John Jacob Astor, a German-born American, was the wealthiest US capitalist of his time.

AtariTrivia: A brand of arcade and home video games very popular in the ‘70s and ‘80s.Tip: Perfect for a dog who likes to play, play, play all day! Another of our favorite male dog names.

AtlasOrigin: GreekTrivia: In Geek mythology, Atlas was a titan condemned to support the heavens on his shoulders.Tip: This male dog name is a great choice for a big, strong dog.

AxelOrigin: ScandinavianMeaning: Father of peace

AxisOrigin: LatinMeaning: A straight line about which a rotating body (such as the earth) turns.Tip: A great male dog name for a dog who likes to run around in circles, chasing his tail!

Adinga

Adishree

Adissechen

Aditi

Aditya

Adlai

Adler

Adley

Admiral

Adoni

Adonis

Adora

Adora-belle

Adoriee

Adorna

Adrian

Adriel

Adrienne

Aelurus

Aeneas

Aesop

Aethon

aeton

Africa

Agatha

Agnes

Agni

Agrippa

Agrippina

Agro

Ahearn

Ahmed

Aida

Aidan

Aiko

Ailsa

Aimee

Ainsleigh

Airleas

Aishwarya

Aislinn

AJ

Ajax

Ajay

Akbar

Aki

Akira

Akiyama

Akubra

Akuna

Akuti

Al Rakim

Alabama

Aladdin

Alair

Alannah

Alaric

Alaska

Alawn

Alba

Alban

Albert

Albino

Alce

Alcyon

Alden

Alderaan

Aldous

Aldwin

Alec

Aleria

Alesia

Alethea

Alex

Alexander

Alexis

Alfred

Alfresco

Algernon

Algonquin

Ali

Ali Macclaw

Alibi

Alice

Alida

Alidoro

Alina

Alinga

Alistair

Alkira

Allegra

Alley

Allison

Ally

Ally Mcbeagle

Alma

Almo

Almond

Aloha

Aloysia

Aloysius

Alpha

Alpin

Alroy

Alta

Alton

Alva

Alvin

Alvina

Alvis

Am

Amadeus

Amal

Amanda

Amandeep

Amar

Amaretto

Amaroo

Amarus

Amaya

Amazon

Amber

Ambika

Ambrose

Ambrosia

Amelia

Amelinda

Amerigo

Amethyst

Amigo

Amina

Aminta

Amira

Amistad

Amit

Amita

Amity

Amore

Amorette

Amos

Amulya

Amy

An

Anais

Anand

Anastasia

Anchovy

Andre

Andrew

Andy

Anemone

Aneurin

Ang

Angel

Angelica

Angie

Angostura

Angus

Angwyn

Anika

Anita

Anna

Anne

Annie

Annunciate

Anselm

Anta-M-Nekht

Anthea

Anthony

Antoinette

Ants

Anubis

Anuradha

Anusree

Anwar

Anwell

Anya

Anzac

Anzu

Apache

Apanie

Aphrodite

Apolline

Apollo

Apple

Appollinaris

Apricot

April

Arabella

Aragog

Aragorn

Aramis

Archie

Archimedes

Ardath

Ardelle

Arden

Arella

Aretha

Argenta

Argo

Argos

Argyle

Aria

Ariadne

Ariel

Arien

Ariette

Arion

Aristarchus

Aristotle

Arizona

Arlene

Arlo

Armand

Armani

Armed 'n Dangerous

Armina

Arnie

Arnold

Arora

Arramagong

Arrot

Arrow

Arsenio

Artemis

Arthur

Asa

Asahi

Ash

Asha

Ashanti

Asher

Ashish

Ashley

Ashton

Askim

Aslan

Asmita

Aspen

Asta

Asterix

Astin

Astra

Astro

Astrophe

Atalanta

Atara

Athelstan

Athena

Athol

Atlas

Atticus

Audi

Audrey

Augie

Augustus

Aurelia

Aureole

Aurora

Aussie

Austin

Autumn

Ava

Avalanche

Avalon

Avan

Avasa

Averell

Avery

Avice

Aviva

Avril

Axel

Ayesha

Aylward

Ayn

Aytan

Azores

Azreal

Aztec

Azure

BagelOrigin: YiddishMeaning: A glazed, ring-shaped roll with a tough, chewy texture.Tip: Great with cream cheese!

HendrixTrivia: Jimi Hendrix is an American musician, considered one of the greatest guitarists in the history of Rock.Tip: A very cool male dog name for a canine belonging to a musician!

HeroOrigin: GreekMeaning: Admired for his brave deeds and noble qualitiesTip: A perfect name for a dog who’ll save the day…one of our favorite male dog names.

HinkleyOrigin: NameTrivia: A town in California

HomerOrigin: GreekMeaning: Pledge or hostageTrivia: Homer was an ancient Greek poet who wrote The Iliad and The Odyssey.TV Notable: Homer Simpson of The Simpsons.

HonchoOrigin: JapaneseMeaning: LeaderTrivia: “Head honcho” is a phrase used to refer to a person (or in this case, dog) in charge.

HoochOrigin: Native AlaskanMeaning: (Hootchino) A type of distilled liquor made by Alaskan IndiansMovie Notable: Name of the French Mastiff in 1989’s Turner & Hooch, starring Tom Hanks.

HoosierOrigin: AmericanMeaning: A nickname for a native or inhabitant of IndianaTrivia: Team name of Indiana University.Movie Notable: 1986 film about a small-town high school basketball team starring Gene Hackman.

HopperOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: A person or thing that hopsTip: This male dog name is well suited to a jumpy dog.

HoraceOrigin: Greek/LatinMeaning: Guardian; timekeeperTrivia: One of the great Roman poets and satirists (65-8 BC).

HoudiniOrigin: NameMeaning: American magician known for his great escapesTip: A great male dog name for a cunning canine!

HowlerOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: An animal that howls

Huggy BearOrigin: NicknameTV Notable: Informant character in the 70’s cop show Starsky and Hutch.Trivia: In the 2004 movie version, Huggy Bear was played by Snoop Dogg.

HugoOrigin: LatinMeaning: Intelligent

HunterOrigin: EnglishMeaning: One who hunts or searchesTip: Perfect for a dog who likes to seek things out…another of our favorite male dog names.

HydeOrigin: EnglishMeaning: ExquisiteTrivia:The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886.

IcarusOrigin: GreekMeaning: FollowerTrivia: From the Greek myth of the boy who flew too close to the sun.Tip: An unusual and meaningful male dog name for your devoted companion.

IceOrigin: Old EnglishMeaning: Frozen water

IconOrigin: LatinMeaning: A picture, image, or other representation.

IggyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Fiery oneTrivia: Singer and songwriter Iggy Pop was considered the Godfather of Punk.

IglooMeaning: A dome-shaped Eskimo house, usually built from blocks of hard snow.Tip: A fun, quirky male dog name, perfect for a dog with snow-white fur or one that loves to play in the snow.

IgorOrigin: Norse/RussianMeaning: Yew; bow and army

IkeOrigin: HebrewMeaning: He will laughTrivia: 34th president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower’s nickname was Ike. His campaign slogan was “I like Ike”.

IllusionOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: The act of deception

ImusOrigin: NameTrivia: Last name of the shock jock Don Imus, known for his morning radio show.

IncaOrigin: SpanishMeaning: (Quencha) Ruler of royal lineage; an established empire in Peru prior to the Spanish conquest

Indiana, IndyOrigin: AmericanMeaning: The land of IndiansTrivia: The hero of 1981’s Oscar winning Raiders of the Lost Ark was named Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford.Tip: This name is a great choice for movie and car racing fans (and it happens to be one of our favorite male dog names)!

IndigoOrigin: Spanish/PortugueseMeaning: Blue or purple in color

InkyOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: Black as inkTip: This name works well for a black dog or one with big blotches of color.

IonOrigin: GreekMeaning: An electrically charged atomTip: An excellent male dog name for a small and energetic dog!

IowaOrigin: AmericanMeaning: A Native American tribe formerly inhabiting areas of the central US

KibblesOrigin: GermanMeaning: To Grind; an iron bucketTrivia: Name of a dog food – Kibbles n’ Bits, and a great choice for a small male dog.

KillianOrigin: Celtic/GaelicMeaning: Strife, conflict; churchTrivia: Killian’s Irish Red beer is brewed by the Coors brewing companyTip: A great name for a red-haired dog

Kingston, KingOrigin: EnglishMeaning: From the king’s town; a male sovereign/ruler

KipperOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Pointed hill

KirbyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: From the village with the churchSports Notable: Baseball star Kirby Puckett from the Minnesota Twins. This is another of our favorite male dog names.

KitOrigin: GreekMeaning: Bearer of ChristTV notable: Kit was the name of the car (Trans Am) in the 80’s TV show Knight Rider starring David Hasselhoff.

KiwiOrigin: MaoriMeaning: New Zealand bird; type of fruit

KlondikeOrigin: Meaning: A region of the Yukon territory in Canada, also the name of a river in this regionTrivia: Klondike is a brand of ice-cream with the slogan “what would you do for a Klondike bar?”

K-nineOrigin: NicknameMeaning: Play on the word “canine”, meaning of or like a dog

KnoxOrigin: Old EnglishMeaning: From the hills

KobeOrigin: JapaneseMeaning: A city in JapanTrivia: Kobe Bean Bryant plays basketball for the LA Lakers and was awarded the MVP award for the 2007-2008 NBA season.

KodakOrigin: AmericanMeaning: Brand of camera by U.S. inventor George EastmanTip: A fun male dog name for your photogenic dog.

LaserMeaning: A device that produces a very narrow, highly concentrated beam of lightTip: A great male dog name for a dog that’s super fast and/or super coordinated.

LegendOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: A story handed down by tradition from earlier times

LennoxOrigin: ScottishMeaning: A large collection of elm trees

LeoOrigin: LatinMeaning: Lion

LeopoldOrigin: GermanMeaning: Bold people

LeviOrigin: HebrewMeaning: UnitedTrivia: The first blue-jeans were created by Levi Strauss in 1853.

LiamOrigin: Celtic/GaelicMeaning: Determined protectorTrivia: Liam Neeson was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Oskar Schindler in the 1993 film, Schindler’s List.

LicoriceOrigin: EnglishMeaning: A plant from the legume family whose dried root is used for flavoring and medicinal purposesTip: Licorice (in candy form) is usually black, making this playful male dog name perfect for a black canine.

LightningOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: A brilliant electric spark discharged in the atmosphere, occurring between cloudsTip: A perfect male dog name for a lightning-fast dog!

LimboOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: A place or state of oblivionTrivia: A dance from the West Indies and also one of our favorite male dog names.

LinusOrigin: GreekMeaning: One with flax colored hairTrivia: Linus is a character in Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip Peanuts.

LivingstonOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Levin stoneTrivia: David Livingston was a Scottish missionary and explorer famous for his discovery of Victoria Falls in Southern Africa.

LloydOrigin: WelshMeaning: GreyTrivia: The name of Jim Carrey’s character in the 1994 movie, Dumb & Dumber.

LocoOrigin: SpanishMeaning: Crazy

LoganOrigin: GaelicMeaning: From the hollow

LokiOrigin: ScandinavianMeaning: The god of mischiefTip: A great male dog name for a naughty puppy who chews all your shoes!

LorenzoOrigin: ItalianMeaning: MagnificentTrivia: Lorenzo Medici, a ruler of Florence during the Renaissance, employed da Vinci, Michelangelo and other famous artists.

LuciferOrigin: LatinMeaning: Bearer of lightTrivia: The archangel cast from heaven for leading a revolt (a.k.a. Satan).

LuckyOrigin: AmericanMeaning: FortunateTip: A popular male dog name, perfect for a dog who has defied the odds.

Lug-nutOrigin: AmericanMeaning: A large nut fitting on a heavy bolt

LuigiOrigin: ItalianMeaning: Famous warriorTrivia: Luigi is the younger brother of Nintendo’s official mascot, Mario.

LukeOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Man from LucianaTrivia: Cowboy ‘Lucky Luke’ is a Franco-Belgian comic book character known to “shoot faster than his shadow”.

LutherOrigin: GermanicMeaning: People ArmyTrivia: American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the “I Have A Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1963.

Mackenzie, Mack Origin: Celtic/GaelicMeaning: Son of Kenneth

MageeOrigin: Celtic/GaelicMeaning: Son Of Aodh

MagnetOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: A thing or person that attractsTip: This name is perfect for a dog who never leaves your side…it’s also one of our favorite male dog names.

MagnumOrigin: LatinMeaning: Great; bigTip: Only a big dog can carry this name!

MarcoOrigin: LatinMeaning: WarlikeTrivia: Marco Polo was a Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century.

MarleyOrigin: Old EnglishMeaning: Pleasant woodMusic Notable: Bob Marley, reggae legend.Trivia: The name of the dog in the best-selling book, Marley & Me…also one of our favorite male dog names.

MarshallOrigin: GermanicMeaning: Horse keeper

MauiMeaning: The second largest of the Hawaiian IslandsTip: A great male dog name for a laid-back beach dog.

MaxOrigin: LatinMeaning: The greatestTrivia: This name is #1 on most top male dog names lists.

Meatball, MeatloafOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Food made of ground meat and shaped in balls or loaves, respectivelyTip: Two great male dog names, perfect for the carnivorous canine who lives to eat!

MemoOrigin: EnglishMeaning: A written proposal or reminder

MerlinOrigin: WelshMeaning: Sea fortressTrivia: Merlin was a wizard, sorcerer and counselor for the legendary King Arthur.

MidasOrigin: GreekTrivia: Mythological king who was given the power of turn everything he touched into gold.

MilesOrigin: GermanicMeaning: Peaceful

MiloOrigin: GermanicMeaning: Peaceful; calmMovie Notable: The name of the cute Jack Russell Terrier in The Mask.

MooseMeaning: Largest member of the deer familyTip: A funny male dog name for a large dog.

MorrisOrigin: LatinMeaning: Dark complexion

MotorOrigin: LatinMeaning: A small and powerful engineTip: A great male dog name for a dog who just keeps on running.

Muggs, MugsyTV notable: The big, goofy gangster sidekick in Looney Tunes.Tip: Great names for a Bulldogs, Boxers and Pugs.

MurphyOrigin: Celtic/GaelicMeaning: Sea Warrior

MurrayOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Man of the sea

MustafaOrigin: ArabicMeaning: ChosenTrivia: In Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Will Ferrell plays Mustafa, one of Dr. Evil’s henchmen.

NachoOrigin: MexicanMeaning: A small, often triangular piece of tortilla topped with cheese or chili pepper sauceTip: A perfect male dog name for a Chihuahua or any other small dog.

NapaOrigin: Probably Native AmericanMeaning: A city and county in western CaliforniaTrivia: Napa Valley is famous for its wine production.

NapoleonOrigin: GermanicMeaning: Sons of the mist; a race of dwarfsTrivia: The name of the famous French general and emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte.Tip: Another great male dog name for a small (but commanding) dog.

Nashville, NashOrigin: EnglishMeaning: At the ash tree; the capital of Tennessee

NathanOrigin: HebrewMeaning: He has given

NelsonOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Son of Neil or NellTrivia: Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist who became the first democratically elected president of South Africa in 1994.

NemoOrigin: LatinMeaning: NobodyTrivia: Captain of the Nautilus in Jules Verne’s novel, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.Movie Notable: Name of the clownfish in Disney’s animated feature, Finding Nemo.

NeonMeaning: A gaseous element that gives a red glow in a vacuum tube

NeptuneOrigin: LatinMeaning: God of the sea

NerfTrivia: Nerf is a trademark for toys made for safe, indoor play.

NestleTrivia: A Swiss food company, famous for its chocolate productsTip: An excellent choice for a chocolate Labrador or any other brown dog

Abigail, AbbyOrigin: HebrewMeaning: Father’s Joy

AddisonOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Child of Adam

AlabamaMeaning: A state in the southeast United States

AlanisOrigin: FrenchMeaning: Shining star

Alexis, AlexOrigin: GreekMeaning: Helpful; pretty

AllyOrigin: GreekMeaning: Pure heart

AlohaOrigin: HawaiianMeaning: Love

AlphaOrigin: GreekMeaning: As the fist letter of the Greek alphabet, Alpha is used to refer to “the first” and “the strongest”Tip: A great female dog name for your first dog or a dog with a dominant personality.

AmberOrigin: FrenchMeaning: Gorgeous and goldenTip: This is one of our favorite female dog names – perfect for a dog with a golden coat.

AngelOrigin: LatinMeaning: Sweet; angelic

Anna, AnnieOrigin: HebrewMeaning: GraciousTip: A sweet and simple name, easy to call out and easy for your dog to understand.

EveOrigin: HebrewMeaning: LifeTrivia: The name of the first woman, according to the Bible.

FaithOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Faith; beliefTrivia: One of the three virtues: faith, hope and love.

FancyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Elaborate

FarrahOrigin: ArabicMeaning: BeautifulTV Notable: Farrah Fawcett was one of the original ‘angels’ in the 1970s TV series, Charlie’s Angels.

FateOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Destined to be

FelicityOrigin: LatinMeaning: Happy girl

FifiOrigin: FrenchMeaning: JazzyTip: When it comes to female dog names, this one is popular for poodles.

FijiMeaning: A nation of several hundred islands, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean

FionaOrigin: GaelicMeaning: Fair, beautifulMovie Notable: Name of the ogre princess starring in the Shrek movies.

FleurOrigin: FrenchMeaning: Flower

FloraOrigin: LatinMeaning: Flowering

FlossieOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Grows beautifully

Fluffy, FlufflesMeaning: Covered with fluff; light and airyTip: A cute female dog name for a dog with lots of fur.

FridayOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Sixth day of the week – the start of the weekendTip: Every one loves Friday!

FriskyMeaning: Lively, playfulTip: The perfect female dog name for a happy, energetic dog.

FuzzyMeaning: Covered with fuzz; indistinct, blurred

GabbyOrigin: FrenchMeaning: From ‘Gabrielle’; devoted

GenieMeaning: A magical, fiery spiritTrivia: Aladdin found one of the most famous genies in the oil lamp.

GinaOrigin: ItalianMeaning: Short form of ‘Regina’, meaning ‘Queen’

GingerOrigin: EnglishMeaning: A pungent, aromatic plant used to flavor food and beveragesTip: This female dog name is perfect for a dog with a blond or auburn coat.

GinnyOrigin: LatinMeaning: Maiden

GitaOrigin: SanskritMeaning: Song

GoldieOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Bright and golden girlTip: Does your dog have golden fur? If so, this may be the perfect name for her.

Grace, GracieOrigin: LatinMeaning: Graceful

GypsyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Adventurer

HaileyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Natural; hay meadow

HalleOrigin: GermanMeaning: Home ruler

HannahOrigin: HebrewMeaning: Merciful; God-blessed

HappyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: JoyfulTrivia: Happy was one of the seven dwarves in Disney’s Snow White.

HarleyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Wild thingTrivia: Harley Davidson is an American brand of heavyweight motorcycles.

HarmonyOrigin: LatinMeaning: In synchrony

HarperOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Musician; writer

HavanaOrigin: CubanMeaning: Capital of Cuba

HazelOrigin: EnglishMeaning: PowerfulTrivia: A genus of nut-bearing trees and shrubs.

HeidiOrigin: GermanMeaning: Noble; watchfulTrivia: Heidi is the title character of a children’s book written in 1880 by Swiss author, Johanna Spyri.

HeraOrigin: GreekMeaning: Wife of the Greek God Zeus

HilaryOrigin: LatinMeaning: Cheerful and outgoing

HollyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: A type of plant with red berries and a serrated leaf edgeTip: Holly is usually associated with winter and Christmas.

HoneyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers

IncaOrigin: SpanishMeaning: Ruler of the Incas; member of the Quechua living in Peru until the Spanish conquest

IndiaOrigin: Latin/GreekMeaning: A republic in South Asia

IndigoMeaning: A deep, pink/blue color

InkyMeaning: Of or resembling inkTip: A cute female dog name for a black dog on one with markings that resemble blotches of ink.

IotaOrigin: Latin/GreekMeaning: A tiny quantityTip: A great female dog name for a petite dog.

IrisOrigin: GreekMeaning: Bright; goddess of the rainbow

IsabelOrigin: SpanishMeaning: God-loving

IsisOrigin: EgyptianMeaning: Egyptian goddess supreme of the moon and fertilityTip: If you’re looking for exotic female dog names (or if your dog likes to howl at the moon), we think this name is pretty cool.

IvyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: A climbing vine

IzzyMeaning: Nickname for names with “iz” soundTV Notable: The name of Kathryn Heigl’s characteron Grey’s Anatomy who likes to bake in times of crisis.

JackieOrigin: HebrewMeaning: Short form of Jacqueline; supplanted

JadeOrigin: EnglishMeaning: A precious stone that is green in color

JamaicaMeaning: An island nation in the Caribbean Sea

JavaMeaning: Slang for a cup of coffeeTip: The perfect female dog name for a brown or black dog or a dog who seems just a little strung out!

Jazz, JazzyOrigin: AmericanMeaning: A style of music originating in New Orleans; active or lively

JellyMeaning: A fruit preserve; a gelatinous substanceTip: Tastes great with peanut butter.

Jess, JessieOrigin: HebrewMeaning: God is gracious

JettaOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Black gemstoneTip: A great female dog name for a jet-black dog.

JewelOrigin: EnglishMeaning: A precious stone

JezebelOrigin: HebrewMeaning: Chaste; unmarried

Jinx, JinxyOrigin: LatinMeaning: Magic charm

JodiOrigin: HebrewMeaning: Of Judea

JoelyOrigin: HebrewMeaning: The Lord is God

JolieOrigin: FrenchMeaning: Pretty

JosieOrigin: HebrewMeaning: He will enlarge

JoviOrigin: GreekMeaning: From Joviana meaning “Zeus”Tip: A female dog name that’s well-suited to a “jovi-al’ dog.

LucyOrigin: LatinMeaning: LightTrivia: Lucille Ball was one of America’s favorite stars, with memorable TV sitcoms such as I Love Lucy.

LuluOrigin: SwahiliMeaning: Precious

LyricOrigin: FrenchMeaning: A style of poetry; words of a song

MacyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Place of Maccius

MaggieOrigin: GreekMeaning: Pearl (derived from ‘Margaret’)

MaisieOrigin: GaelicMeaning: Pearl (Gaelic form of ‘Margaret’)

MarcyOrigin: LatinMeaning: From the god Mars

MarigoldOrigin: EnglishMeaning: A plant with a yellow flowerTip: This female dog name is great for a dog with a golden coat.

MarlowOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Drained lake

MarnieOrigin: ScottishMeaning: From the sea

MarvelOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Something that causes wonder and admirationTrivia: Marvel Comics, a U.S. comic book company, counts Spiderman, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four among its roster of characters.

MatildaOrigin: GermanicMeaning: Powerful battlerTrivia: Matilda, a sweet five-year-old girl with psychokinetic powers, is the title character and heroine of a book by Roald Dahl.

MaxineOrigin: LatinMeaning: Little Maximus; feminine form of the name ‘Max’

MegOrigin: GreekMeaning: Pearl (form of ‘Margaret’)TV Notable: Meg Griffin is the daughter in the animated TV series Family Guy. If you’re a fan of the show, this may be your idea of a perfect female dog name!

MinnieOrigin: GermanicMeaning: Will; protectionTrivia: The most famous female mouse of all time – Disney’s Minnie Mouse!

MissyOrigin: GreekMeaning: Honey bee (from ‘Melissa’)

MistyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Hazy; light fog

MitziOrigin: GermanMeaning: Nickname for ‘Maria’

MochaMeaning: A rich Arabian coffee, a chocolate colorTip: A great female dog name for a dog with a rich, brown coat.

MollyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Nickname for ‘Mary’

MuffinMeaning: A cup-shaped bread or cakeTip: An excellent female dog name if your dog is small and cute enough to eat!

MugsyMeaning: ‘Mug’ is a slang word referring to the faceTip: This female dog name is a great choice if your dog has an especially cute or funny face.

NanaOrigin: HebrewMeaning: Grace; favor (form of ‘Anna’)Trivia: Term often used to refer to a grandmother; also the name of the Newfoundland dog and nanny in Peter Pan.

NapaOrigin: Probably Native AmericanMeaning: A city and county in northern CaliforniaTrivia: Napa Valley is famous for its wine production.

NevadaOrigin: SpanishMeaning: Covered in snowTip: A great female dog name for a dog with a white coat.

Niki, NickyOrigin: GreekMeaning: Victory of the people

NinaOrigin: SwahiliMeaning: Mother

NoelOrigin: FrenchMeaning: Born on Christmas dayTip: This female dog name is perfect for a dog born in December or received as a Christmas gift.

NoodleOrigin: GermanicMeaning: A narrow, ribbon-like strip of dried dough, usually made of flour, eggs, and waterTip: This is one of our very favorite female dog names for a dog with a long body such as a Dachshund!

NoseyMeaning: Prying or meddlesomeTip: A fun female dog namefor a curious dog or one with a particularly prominent schnozzle.

NovaOrigin: New LatinMeaning: A star that becomes suddenly brighter

NuzzleOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: To burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc.

OmahaMeaning: A member of Siouan Indians of northeastern Nebraska; a city in Nebraska on the Missouri River

OnaOrigin: HebrewMeaning: Grace; favor

OnyxMeaning: A type of stone; blackTip: A perfect female dog name for a dog with a shiny, jet-black coat.

OpalOrigin: SanskritMeaning: Jewel; gem

OprahOrigin: HebrewMeaning: Young deerTrivia: Oprah is amedia mogul and host of the highest-ranked talk show in television history. She also loves dogs.

OreoTrivia: Brand name of a popular treat made of sweet icing sandwiched between two round chocolate cookies.Tip: This yummy female dog name is perfect for a Dalmatian or any other dog with a black and white coat.

PandoraOrigin: GreekMeaning: A GiftTrivia: In Greek mythology, Pandora was considered to be the first woman created by god.

ParisOrigin: GreekMeaning: A city and the capital of FranceTrivia: Paris was the Trojan prince who abducted Helen, and through this act, caused the Trojan War

PashaOrigin: TurkishMeaning: A person of high rank

PawsOrigin: EnglishMeaning: The feet of an animal

Peaches Origin: Middle EnglishMeaning: Plural of peach, fruitTip: An excellent female dog name for a dog with a sandy or golden colored coat.

PearlOrigin: LatinMeaning: Jewel from the Sea

PennyOrigin: GreekMeaning: Spunky

PepperOrigin: LatinMeaning: SpicyTip: A great female dog name for a dog with a ‘salt and pepper’ (black and white flecked) coat

Perdita
Origin: LatinMeaning: Wanders awayTip: Perdita is the female dog and mother in Disney’s version of the story One Hundred and One Dalmatians.

Petra
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Glamorous, Capable

Petal
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Leaf

Phoebe
Origin: GreekMeaning: Bringing light

Pia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Devout

Pinky, Pinkie
Origin: American
Meaning: Blushing

Piper
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Player of a pipe (flute)

Pippa
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Lover of horsesTip: This is a perfect female dog name for a dog who spends a lot of time around horses.

Pita
Origin: EnglishMeaning: ComfortingTrivia: PITA is a computer abbreviation for “Pain In The Ass”

WafflesOrigin: DutchMeaning: A thin, crisp battercake baked in a waffle ironTip: Best served with ice-cream (the waffles, not the dog)

WaikikiOrigin: HawaiianMeaning: A famous beach in Oahu, part of Honolulu

WandaOrigin: PolishMeaning: Slender young tree

WanetaOrigin: Native AmericanMeaning: Shape-Shifter

WednesdayOrigin: AmericanMeaning: The fourth day of the weekTrivia: The name of the morbid daughter in The Addams Family

WelcomeOrigin: AmericanMeaning: A welcome guest

WendyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Friend

WhisperOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Soft Voice

WhitneyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: From the Island

WhoopieOrigin: AmericanMeaning: An interjection used to indicate joyTrivia: Actress and comedian Whoopie Goldberg made her film debut in the The Color PurpleTip: An excellent female dog name for a happy, funny dog.

WidgetOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Small mechanical device; a gadgetTip: This female dog name is perfect for a small dog.

WigwamOrigin: Native AmericanMeaning: A Native American dwelling

WikiOrigin: HawaiianMeaning: QuickTrivia: Wikipedia is a collaborative website whose content can be edited by anyone who has access to it.

Wisdom
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Scholarly knowledge or learningTip: A great female dog name for a smart dog.

XalvadoraOrigin: SpanishMeaning: Savior

XanaduOrigin: ChineseMeaning: An idyllic, beautiful placeTrivia: Xanadu (Shangdu) was a historical city located in modern day Mongolia, built by Kublai Khan and visited by Marco Polo

Xandra, Xandy
Origin: EnglishMeaning: Defender of the people

Xenia
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Hospitable

Xia
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Glow of sunshine

Xiang
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Fragrant

Ximena
Origin: SpanishMeaning: To hear

Xiomara
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Ready for battle

Xolani
Origin: AfricanMeaning: Forgive

Xylia
Origin: GreekMeaning: From the forest

YahooOrigin: EnglishMeaning: “a brute in human form,” 1726, from the race of brutish human creatures in Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels.”Trivia: Search engine “Yahoo.com” was founded in 1994 and is one of the most visited websites in the world

YamahaOrigin: JapaneseMeaning: A Japanese company best known for electronics and motorbikes

OpusOrigin: LatinMeaning: A musical composition numbered to designate the order of a composer’s works

OranOrigin: Celtic/GaelicMeaning: Green

OrbitOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: The path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another bodyTip: Perfect for a dog who loves to run around in circles. One of our favorite male dog names.

RileyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Rye clearingTip: This two syllable word is easy to say and has a great ring to it, making it one of our favorite male dog names.

RipleyOrigin: Old EnglishMeaning: Strip clearingTrivia: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! franchise started in 1918 as a newspaper cartoon panel featuring unusual and startling facts from around the world.

RoccoOrigin: ItalianMeaning: Rest

RocketOrigin: ItalianMeaning: To soar or rise rapidlyTip: A great name for a super-fast dog. Also one of our favorite male dog names.

RockyOrigin: GermanicMeaning: Battle cryMovie notable: Rocky is a 1976 film written by and starring Sylvester Stallone.TV notable: The flying squirrel from the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon.

RodgerOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Famous spearSports notable: Roger Clemens, named the greatest living pitcher in a 2006 ESPN poll.

RogueMeaning: A playfully, mischievous person

RomeoOrigin: ItalianMeaning: A pilgrim to RomeTrivia: The hero of Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet.

RomulusOrigin: LatinMeaning: RomeTrivia: In Roman legend, Romulus and Remus were the founders of the city of Rome.

RoscoeOrigin: NorseMeaning: Doe wood

RoverMeaning: WandererTrivia:Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien is about the adventures of a young dog named Rover who gets turned into a toy by a wizard.Tip: When it comes to male dog names, Rover has always been a popular choice.

RuckusOrigin: AmericanMeaning: A noisy commotion

RubenOrigin: SpanishMeaning: Behold, a son

RufusOrigin: LatinMeaning: Red hairedTip: A great name for any red haired dog such as an Irish Setter.

RumbaOrigin: SpanishMeaning: A Cuban dance

RyderOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Mounted warrior; messenger

SaberOrigin: FrenchMeaning: SwordTrivia: Saber-toothed cats became extinct thousands of years ago, but they are famous for their impressive canine teeth, sometimes reaching up to 7 inches long!

SamOrigin: HebrewMeaning: God has heard

SamsonOrigin: HebrewMeaning: Like the sunTip: The hero who was betrayed by Delilah in the bible

SawyerOrigin: Old EnglishMeaning: One who saws woodTrivia: The title character of Mark Twains’ 1876 novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Also one of the main characters in the TV Series, Lost. This is one of our favorite male dog names.

ScamperMeaning: To run playfully about

ScannerOrigin: EnglishMeaning: One who glances at or reads hastily

ScarOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: A mark left by a healed woundTrivia: Scar was the villain lion in Disney’s The Lion King.

SchroederOrigin: GermanTrivia: A character in the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz.

ScooterOrigin: A popular nickname

ScoutOrigin: AmericanMeaning: First explorerTip: A great name for a dog who loves to explore…one for our favorite male dog names.

SherlockOrigin: Old EnglishMeaning: Fair hairedTrivia: Sherlock Holmes is the name of the fictitious detective in the stories by Arthur Conan Doyle

ShooterOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: A person or thing that shoots; a cocktail served in a shot glass

Sidney, SidOrigin: Old EnglishMeaning: Wide Island

SilasOrigin: LatinMeaning: Man of the forest

SinbadOrigin: PersianMeaning: Sinbad the Sailor was a fictional character in several stories throughout Persia, some in the collection of One Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights)

Skipper, SkipOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: The captain of a vesselTrivia: My Dog Skip is an autobiographical book written by Willie Morris. In 2000, the book was made into a movie with Moose, the Jack Russell from Frasier, as one of the canine actors.

SkittlesOrigin: EnglishMeaning: One of the ninepins used in a British gameTrivia: Skittles are the colorful chewy fruit flavored candies with a hard shell

TriggerMeaning: To set off; to initiate a chain of eventsTip: One of our favorite male dog names, perfect for a dog who loves to run.

TripperOrigin: EnglishMeaning: A triggering device on a mechanism

TritonOrigin: GreekMeaning: A positively charged particle; a moon of NeptuneTrivia: In Greek mythology, the son of Poseidon, represented as having the head of a man and the tail of a fish.

TriumphOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: A significant success or noteworthy achievementTV Notable: Triumph is the Insult Comic Dog from Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

TrooperMeaning: A mounted police officer; a police officer on horseback

TroyOrigin: GreekMeaning: Foot soldierTrivia: Ancient city captured by Greek forces, famous for the beautiful Helen and the massive wooden Trojan horse.

TuckerOrigin: EnglishMeaning: One who folds cloth

TugOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: To pull with force; to tow

TurboMeaning: Turbine driven supercharged engineTip: A perfect male dog name for a powerful, fast breed like a Greyhound.

TwisterMeaning: A whirlwind or tornado

Tyler, TyOrigin: Old EnglishMeaning: Tile maker

UbuTrivia: You may have heard the phrase “Sit Ubu, sit! Good dog” after some of your favorite sitcoms. The production company, Ubu Productions Inc., was named after the producer’s Labrador retriever, Ubu.

UggOrigin: Brand name of Australian sheepskin boots.Tip: A great male dog name for the fashionable yet practical pooch.

UlrichOrigin: GermanMeaning: Ruler of all

UlyssesOrigin: LatinMeaning: The one who is wrathfulTrivia: Greek king of Ithaca and hero of Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey.

Uncle SamTrivia: Uncle Sam is a personification of the United States. He’s often represented as a serious, elderly man with white hair and a goatee, dressed in a top hat and clothing inspired by the United States flag.

UnderdogMeaning: A person expected to loose in a conflict or contestTV Notable: A 1960s cartoon series about a “humble and lovable” dog who is a superhero.

UnitMeaning: A group of things or people regarded as an entity

UnoOrigin: Italian, SpanishMeaning: OneTip: A perfect name for your one and only dog…one of our favorite male dog names.

UsherOrigin: EnglishMeaning: A person who escorts others to their seatsTip: If your dog is always by your side, this may be the perfect male dog name for him!

UtahMeaning: A state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons

U-TooTip: A play on the words “you too”, this name is great for a dog who does everything that you do.

UziMeaning: A compact 9mm submachine gun, designed by Israeli army officer, Uziel Gal

ValentinoOrigin: ItalianMeaning: Good Health

ValetOrigin: FrenchMeaning: ManservantTip: A perfect male dog name for a pooch who likes to be of service.

ValiantOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Brave

ValorOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: Courage and boldness, as in battle

VamooseOrigin: SpanishMeaning: To leave hurriedly or quickly

Vance, VanOrigin: EnglishMeaning: From the Marsh

VaughnOrigin: WelshMeaning: Little

VegasOrigin: LatinMeaning: Fallen EagleTrivia: Las Vegas is a city in Nevada famous for its gambling casinos.

VelcroOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Nylon fabric used as a fasteningTip: A funny name for a dog who likes to ‘stick’ with you…another of our favorite male dog names.

VesperOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: The Evening Star

VetoOrigin: LatinMeaning: To reject a vote

VictorOrigin: LatinMeaning: Winner, conqueror

VictoryOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: A success or triumph

VikingOrigin: ScandinavianMeaning: A sea-roving bandit; pirateTip: A great male dog name for a dog who loves water.

WolfOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Any of several large carnivorous mammals of the dog familyTip: It’s another of our favorite male dog names, but only a big, rugged dog can pull this name off!

Woodrow, WoodyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Lane in the woods

Woofsworth, Woofy, WooferOrigin: Derived from the sound a dog makesTip: These male dog names are just plain fun!

WranglerMeaning: A cowboyTrivia: A famous brand of jeans.

X-RayOrigin: German
Meaning: Electromagnetic radiation often used to detect somethingTrivia: Did you ever see the x-ray of the dog who ate its owner’s wedding ring?

XanaduOrigin: ChineseMeaning: An idyllic, beautiful placeTrivia: Xanadu (Shangdu) was a historical city located in modern day Mongolia, built by Kublai Khan and visited by Marco Polo

XanderOrigin: GreekMeaning: Defender of menTip: An excellent male dog name for a dog who’s very protective.

XavierOrigin: Spanish/BasqueMeaning: The new house

XenonOrigin: GreekMeaning: ForeignerTrivia: A derivative term is used frequently by Gus in the movie, My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

XeroxMeaning: A brand of copying machine used to reproduce printed, written, or pictorial matter by xerographyTip: Is your new pooch virtually identical to one you have or once had? If so, this name may be perfect for him.

XerxesOrigin: PersianTrivia: Xerxes the Great was a king of Persia from 485–465 BC

XingOrigin: ChineseMeaning: StarTip: This one-syllable name sounds energetic and is easy for a dog to understand.

XylophoneOrigin: GreekMeaning: A musical instrument with a series of graded wooden bars

YahooOrigin: AmericanMeaning: One of the largest Internet search companies, founded in 1994Tip: Male dog names don’t get happier than this!

YaleMeaning: Colonial-born merchant and philanthropist who made a series of contributions to the Collegiate School in Connecticut, later renamed in Yale’s honorTip: If your pooch is super-intelligent, this ivy league name may be perfect for him.

YamahaOrigin: JapaneseMeaning: A Japanese company best known for consumer electronics and motorbikes

YankeeOrigin: AmericanMeaning: A native or inhabitant of the United StatesTrivia: “Yankee Doodle” is a well-known American song and the state anthem of Connecticut.

YapperOrigin: EnglishMeaning: From the word ‘yap’ which means to bark sharply, shrilly, or snappishly

YardleyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Enclosed grasslandTip: This name has a posh ring to it and is also a cute play on words for a dog who loves to be in the yard. It’s one of our favorite male dog names.

YatesOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Dweller by the gate

YellerOrigin: EnglishMeaning: To cry out loudlyMovie Notable: Name of the Mountain Cur dog in Disney’s Old Yeller (1957)

YesterdayOrigin: Middle EnglishMeaning: The day before this day

YodaOrigin: George Lucas (Star Wars)Meaning: The last surviving master of Jedi skills who trains Luke Skywalker in Star WarsTip: A perfect male dog name for a small, intelligent dog.

YodelOrigin: GermanMeaning: A form of singing, most commonly linked to Swiss MountaineersTip: A funny, playful male dog name for a pooch who likes to be heard.

YogaOrigin: SanskritMeaning: A Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility

YogiOrigin: SanskritMeaning: Master of oneself; One who practices yoga and has achieved a high level of spiritual insightTrivia: Yogi Bear, a fictional cartoon character, made his debut in 1958. His name is said to have been inspired by the famed baseball star, Yogi Berra.

YoshiOrigin: Japanese
Meaning: RespectfulTrivia: Yoshi is the dinosaur in Nintendo’s ‘Mario’ games (e.g. Super Mario World)

Yo-YoOrigin: Trademarked nameMeaning: A spool-like child’s toy that moves up and down on a stringTip: Another fun, whimsical male dog name.

ZenOrigin: ChineseMeaning: A school of Buddhism that asserts that enlightenment can be attained through meditation

ZeroOrigin: ArabicMeaning: Text form of the numerical symbol “0″

ZeusOrigin: GreekMeaning: The ruler of the heavens and all other gods in ancient Greek mythologyTip: An excellent male dog name for a canine with great presence and authority.

ZiggyOrigin: GermanMeaning: Form of SigmundTrivia: Ziggy Marley is a reggae singer/songwriter like his father, Bob.Tip: This name is perfect for a fun-loving dog. It’s also one of our favorite male dog names.

ZigzagOrigin: FrenchMeaning: To go from side to sideTip: A great name for a rambunctious dog – another of our favorite male dog names!

ZingerOrigin: EnglishMeaning: A quick, witty, or pointed remark or retort

ZiplocMeaning: A brand of disposable plastic storage bags and containers

Zippo, Zippy, ZipMeaning: A sudden, brief hissing sound, as of a bulletTip: A great male dog name for a Greyhound or any other dog who’s quick on his feet.

ZodiacOrigin: GreekMeaning: Circle of animalsTrivia: The zodiac encompasses the twelve celestial constellations in the form of animals or humans.

ZoolanderOrigin: Zoolander is a dim-witted male model played by Ben Stiller in the comedy film by the same name.

ZoomerMeaning: One who moves quicklyTip: Just like Zippo and Zip, this male dog name is perfect for a fast, active dog.

ZorroOrigin: SpanishMeaning: FoxTrivia: A fictional nobleman and master swordsman living in Spanish and Mexican-era California. Created in 1919 by pulp writer Johnston McCulley.

ZuluOrigin: AfricanMeaning: HeavenTrivia:. A member of Bantu people of South East Africa

ZumaOrigin: AztecMeaning: Lord frowns in angerTrivia: Short form of Montezuma, fifth Aztec emperor.